The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Commander (Navy Award) to Vice Admiral Raymond Fenard, French Naval Mission, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. Admiral Fnard developed and strengthened ties between the French Navy and the United States Navy, and was responsible for their intimate and fruitful association in the war.